Stephen Keegan

Yesterday, the Central Bank published two consultation papers outlining its proposed changes to its domestic AIFMD and UCITS frameworks. These include a number of proposed changes to the existing Irish QIAIF regime to better support the establishment and operation of private asset funds in Ireland. We take a closer look at this important development in our briefing on the topic, available here: https://lnkd.in/eTDte8pH Etain de Valera, Donnacha O'Connor, Cillian Bredin, Derbhil O'Riordan #aifmd #ucits #qiaif #privateassetfunds #DELegalUpdate

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Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland appoints new chair as pre-tax profits rise by over a third to €12.8m Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland's income has broken through the €60m mark for the first time. Its chief executive Gerard Casey talks about growth, opening a branch in Germany, and Ireland staying aligned with its key trading partners. Cantor Fitzgerald Irving Byrne Aine Cornally Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eK6hJicm

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We are proud to support Fidelity International on the launch of the first Irish-domiciled UCITS ETF to use the new semi-transparent portfolio disclosure rules, recently approved by the Central Bank of Ireland. We expect this innovation will help deliver investors additional choice through a structure that combines the efficiency, flexibility, and tradability of an ETF with the ability to help protect the intellectual property of active investment strategies. 

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Irish private equity firm erisbeg closes €175m fund targeting SME growth. The raise, which follows an initial close of €100m in December, drew renewed support from AIB, Bank of Ireland, and Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), alongside new commitments from investors in Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Erisbeg, founded by Alan K., Thomas Davy, Robert Burns, and Andrew Murphy, focuses on business services companies in Ireland with ambitions for international expansion. Alan Kerr, co-founder of Erisbeg, said: “This fund raise took shape in a matter of months, thanks to the support of our Irish and international institutional investors. There was support from investors for a larger fund, but we felt it was right to close it out now at a size we believe is perfect for the market opportunity as we see it today.” Explore how Erisbeg is positioning to support Irish SMEs with global ambitions here: https://lnkd.in/dm7ctWwW #PEInsights #privateequity #fundraising #SME

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Bank of Ireland has today published its H125 results, reporting PBT of €721m and ROTE of 14.8%. This reflects strong strategic execution, with AUM, Irish loans and deposits growing, supporting an upgraded outlook for net interest income in FY25 and beyond.    Myles O'Grady O’Grady, Bank of Ireland Group CEO: “The Group had a good H1 performance, with a profit before tax of €0.7 billion and is on track to deliver its full year targets. We are mid-way through the final year of our strategy and delivering with momentum. This is underpinned by our strategic execution, differentiated business model and the attractive markets we operate in. Product and digital innovations are strengthening our customer outcomes. Against an uncertain international backdrop, the Irish economy is resilient. Bank of Ireland is well positioned to navigate this environment, generating strong levels of capital to support customers, grow our balance sheet, invest in the business and deliver attractive shareholder returns.”   For the full breakdown, visit: https://lnkd.in/errRqc64

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We are excited to announce the acquisition of Galway firm FCC Chartered Accountants, who will be joining our expanding team in Ireland. A long-established accounting firm in Galway city centre, FCC can trace its origins back to 1971. As a full-service accountancy firm their service offering includes auditing and assurance, financial advisory, tax planning, and bookkeeping delivered to a broad range of clients in multiple sectors. Welcoming FCC, Sandra Clarke, Managing Partner of Xeinadin Ireland, said: “A firm of the calibre of FCC Chartered Accountants joining Xeinadin is another step forward in our growth in Ireland and the west of the country. Its unique expertise in providing advice in highly complex industries is a huge positive to our team and clients nationally.” Dermot Callanan and Jonathan Colohan, Partners in FCC said: “Joining Xeinadin is a major step forward in the growth cycle for our firm. We feel joining Xeinadin will greatly benefit our firm and our clients, who will now have access to a wider range of services and resources. We are also delighted that the co-founder of FCC, Frank Fahy, will remain involved as we rebrand to Xeinadin.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPMTmjuN #XeinadinCompany #Acquisition #Expansion #Accountancy #Galway

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Chartered Accountants Ireland welcomes the Government of Ireland's publication today of its Action Plan to Support Market Diversification. With Irish businesses facing into the unprecedented trading challenges posed by US tariffs, the plan’s scope, with its more than 100 actions, certainly reflects the scale of the task ahead and the need for a coordinated national response. Read initial perspectives from Cróna Clohisey https://lnkd.in/erz_nMAc Rosemary Keogh Stephen Molloy Karin Lanigan Conal Kennedy Zara Duffy Ian Browne, ACMA, CGMA Jonathan Gorvin Pamela McCreedy FCA Jill Farrelly MPRII Eamonn Siggins Barry Doyle

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At 33%, Ireland’s rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of the highest in Europe, and it's holding us back.  It is causing investors to look elsewhere and stifling the growth of indigenous enterprise.  Dublin Chamber is calling for the CGT rate to be reduced to 20% for disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading Irish firms.  It’s time to reward risk, unlock growth, and make Ireland a more compelling and competitive place to invest and scale.  Read our Pre-Budget submission here https://lnkd.in/gp3u92K9  #VoiceofDublinBusiness

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The launch comes after AIB found that three quarters of adults in Ireland are mostly managing finances through their mobile banking app, particularly those aged 25 to 44. Ciara Ryan AIB https://lnkd.in/gtsTDszJ

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Ireland’s M&A outlook signals increasing confidence in the market. Our report on inward investment trends reveals a growing sense of optimism among Irish business leaders, with 82% expecting M&A activity to rise over the next year, significantly outpacing the UK. As global investors seek greater certainty and digital capability, Ireland’s strategic role is becoming increasingly clear. Read the report to see how the Irish M&A landscape compares to the UK and what’s shaping investor strategy in the year ahead: https://lnkd.in/e5NUiDKx William Darmody, Jeanne Kelly #Ireland #MandA #InwardInvestment #Mergers

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Réitigh, a Dublin-based fintech, has rebranded as Resolve with an eye on increased international expansion. The business, which also has an office in London, was founded by Brian Walsh, Mark Sexton and Darragh Pelly in 2016. Read more Business Post https://shorturl.at/hJkqM

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